23 AUG HISTORY TODAY
Today in History – 23 August
1573
Akbar left for Agra when he received the report of widespread rebellion. He arrived in Ahmedabad by forced marches on the eleventh day.
1711
A British attempt to invade Canada by sea fails.
1821
After 11 years of war, Spain grants Mexican independence as a constitutional monarchy.
1914
The Emperor of Japan declares war on Germany.
1933
Mahatma Gandhi was released from government detention in the Poona Civil Hospital after doctors warned that his fast was endangering his life.
1942
Gorabai Katiya, freedom fighter, was shot by police while participating in a procession for freedom movement in Narsihapur.
1947
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was sworn is as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.
1954
First flight of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
1958
Marathwada University was started.
1966
Lunar Orbiter 1 takes first photograph of Earth from the moon.
1989
Pandit Krishnarao Shankarrao, great singer of ‘Gwalher Gharana’, passed away.
1990
Armenia declares independence from USSR.
1990
East and West Germany announce they will unite on Oct 3.
1995
First ever cellular phone service begins in Calcutta.
2000
India, Japan unveil new global partnership and agree to start a formal security dialogue. Sanctions status quo on CTBT.
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